Academy At Palumbo
School District of PhiladelphiaCategory: Arts
Animation by Ada
This animation was made frame by frame and hand drawn in the app flip-a-clip which is extremely detailed oriented. Please watch it when you get a moment and congratulate her for her drawing, editing, music selection and storytelling talent!!
Scholastic Writing & Arts Awards
Big shout-out this week to two students who submitted for the Scholastic Writing & Arts Awards, both of whom won awards in the Regional Competition! Aster Chau (9th Grade): Alphabetical Battles (poetry): honorable mention The Timeline (poetry): Silver Key Danica Zhou (12th Grade): Plaster Figures (drawing & illustration): honorable mention The Brightest Sphere (drawing &…
Spell Academy
BRAVO!!! A huge CONGRATULATIONS goes out to the Fine Arts department for pulling off three great performances of our first ever original musical, !!! The amount of hard work and dedication was so apparent, as the entire cast and crew worked together to create a great show. The plot was whimsical, yet relatable and the…
Philadelphia Young Playwrights
Palumbo made 6 submissions to the citywide playwriting competition held by with Philadelphia Young Playwrights. There were over 650 submissions, from 40 schools in the region. Palumbo received a 2nd place and two 3rd place recognitions! 2nd Place Hanadi A., Destiny G. Janiya S., and Ashley W., The Other Side 3rd Place Tymirr F. and…
Graffiti at Palumbo
Graffiti was found all over the sidewalk! Thank you for a welcoming morning message Ms. Arrivello and crew.
Palumbo’s Theater and Music Departments are in the News
Palumbo’s Theater and Music departments are in the news! Check out these interviews with Palumbo’s theater students and director, Ms. Weinraub. Video about In the Heights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FswEDDb5uQ Spotlight on the Theater Program: https://southphillyreview.com/2019/04/23/palumbos-theater-program-reaches-new-heights/ Spotlight on Seniors: https://www.phillytrib.com/the_learning_key/palumbo-students-enjoy-immersion-in-the-arts/article_89c27d82-28ab-5d27-83f1-f3464d67815b.html
In The Heights
In 2019, Palumbo’s Theater and Music departments produced their 3rd musical production — In The Heights. The show was a huge success and won 7 nominations from the Regional Philadelphia Independence Awards. The Theater and Music departments will continue to grow this year. If you want to be a part of a dynamic theater program,…
